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OpenAI Considers Going Public Following $6.6B Investment Round

CosmicTaco · 2024-10-04T08:15:46.922769+05:30

- OpenAI has closed a historic investment round, raising $6.6 billion at a $157 billion valuation. - The AI research lab is now considering going public via an IPO. - The company has promised to convert into a for-profit entity, reflecting its transition from a research lab to a product-focused business. - OpenAI has also secured a $4 billion revolving credit line. - The company's new CFO, Sarah Friar, has previous experience leading listed companies. Source: [Axios](https://www.axios.com/2024/10/03/openai-funding-ipo-public-future)

OpenAI has closed a historic investment round, raising $6.6 billion at a $157 billion valuation.
The AI research lab is now considering going public via an IPO.
The company has promised to convert into a for-profit entity, reflecting its transition from a research lab to a product-focused business.
OpenAI has also secured a $4 billion revolving credit line.
The company's new CFO, Sarah Friar, has previous experience leading listed companies.

Source: Axios